Faith Statement:

GOD

We believe God is a Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each an un-created person –– one in essence, equal in power and glory. We believe in God the Father, Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth. (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 90:2, Matthew 3:16-17)

JESUS

We believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He was crucified, dead, and buried. He rose again on the third day. He ascended to heaven and now sits in authority at the right hand of God the Father. He will return to claim his Church and judge mankind. (Acts 10:38-43,  Hebrews 1:2-3,  Matthew 25:31-32)

THE BIBLE

We believe the Bible is the perfect and inspired Word of God. It is our source of all doctrine, instruction and correction. It provides practical guidance for everyday life. (2 Timothy 3:16-17,  Psalm 119:103)

THE GREAT COMMISSION

We believe that The Great Commission is a commandment, not a suggestion: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you”   (Mathew 28:16,  Mark 16:14) 

GOSPEL

We believe that the only gospel Jesus preached was the Kingdom Gospel, and that as part of the Great Commission we should be teaching the Kingdom Gospel.  (Mark 1:14-15, Mathew 4:23, Mathew 9:35, Mathew 24:14).

HOLY SPIRIT

We believe the Holy Spirit is God, the Lord, and giver of life, who was given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit empowers Christ-followers to serve and share their faith, cleanses man from the old nature, and shapes us to the image of Christ. (Acts 2:1-4,  John 16:7-14, Galatians 3:22-23)

THE CHURCH

We believe in the Church, the bride of Christ, whose goal is to make disciples throughout the world. This global Church comprises many local fellowships. We affirm those fellowships that see Jesus Christ as Lord and the only way to Heaven. (Acts 2:46-47,  Matthew 28:19-20)

MARRIAGE

We believe in the Biblical definition of marriage: one man and one woman committed to each other in a union of mutual love, faithfulness, and respect. Marriage exists to be a picture of the unchanging love Christ has for His own bride, the Church. (Genesis 2:18,22-24,  Matthew 19:4-6,  Ephesians 5:31-33)

COMMUNION

We believe in communion as a commemoration of Christ’s death and will continue to do it in His memory until He comes again. It is a sign of our relationship with Him.    (1 Corinthians 11:23-26,  Matthew 26:26-29)

BAPTISM

We believe baptism is an outward sign of what God has already done in our lives. We follow Christ’s example, and identify with Him through it, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19-20,  Acts 16:31, 33)

SIN

We believe mankind is enslaved to sin. Jesus Christ came to pay the price for our sin on the cross. By His death, we can be in a true relationship with God. His death makes possible the healing of our body, soul, and spirit. (John 8:34,  Romans 6:16,  Romans 6:16 23,  Isaiah 53:6)

RESURRECTION

We believe in a literal second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and eagerly await the resurrection of those who died in Him. We believe in a literal Heaven and Hell. Christ, based on their relationship with Him, determines the eternal status for saints and unbelievers. (Romans 8:11; I Corinthians 15:12-14, 19)

The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe.